1038 - Jon Gross | The Chile Gringo

Summary In this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach speaks with Jon, a missionary in Ecuador, about his journey from teaching in the Midwest to working in global missions. They discuss the challenges and rewards of living in a different culture, the importance of family and faith, and the role of technology in outreach efforts. Jon shares insights on raising a bilingual child, navigating fame, and the significance of intentional mission work. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and the power of God's word in guiding their lives and work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Girt Up Podcast 01:48 Journey to Ecuador: A Missionary's Tale 04:26 From Teaching to Mission Work: John's Transition 09:45 Overcoming Language Barriers in a New Country 11:28 The Gringo Show: A Unique Experience in Chile 14:48 Finding Purpose in Academia Cristo 17:12 Balancing Family Life and Mission Work 19:44 Raising a Bilingual Child in a Foreign Land 22:10 Cultural Differences in Worship 24:20 Multilingual Productions: Expanding the Mission 27:07 Intentional Outreach: Reaching Communities 29:31 The Role of Internet in Modern Missions 35:43 Faith in Adversity: Lessons Learned 39:36 Transformation Through Experience 40:29 Starting Anew: The Journey of Relocation 44:08 Embracing Community: The Power of Support 45:38 From Influencer to Celebrity: The Unexpected Journey 51:22 The Evolution of Content Creation: From Phone to Professional 58:38 Navigating Fame: The Balance of Influence and Humility 01:03:03 The Algorithm Game: Pressure and Authenticity 01:13:14 Finding Purpose: The Role of Faith in Life's Journey Jon's Links: http://academiacristo.com/ https://wels.net/serving-others/missions/latin-america/ https://www.youtube.com/@JonGrossGringo Gird Up Links: https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFx https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/ https://www.girdupministries.com